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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.76, 419.31 and 158.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.76, 419.31 and 158.11 is: 236.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.76 : 419.31 = 158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.76/419.31 = 158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.76x = 419.31 × 158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.76x = 66,297.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,297.10/279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.98

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